Golden Boy
05 November 2026
Josh O’Connor leads the cast in this thrilling revival of Clifford Odets’ 1937 American play.
The play explores the tension between art and materialism through the life of Joe Bonaparte, a young Italian American torn between his talent as a violinist and his pursuit of fame and fortune as a prizefighter. Initially supported by his father to pursue music, Joe chooses boxing, setting off a chain of events that alters his relationships and personality. The story delves into themes of identity, ambition, and alienation, as Joe grapples with the sacrifices of his artistic passion for the brutality of the ring.
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